70s Space themed Sleeping Bag (sponsored link) —

My friend Courtney found this gem. I love the vague Japanese influence on this, but I can’t figure out if it’s knocking off something or not. 

Alien Attack Toyco (sponsored link) —

These came out in Canada when I was 11 or 12 and I had this one and AN AMAZING D&D styled one that I want to track down, just for the box. Inside this set is a playmat, some army men astronauts (which will be familiar) and small bootleg colourform aliens, which blew my mind. I love this set, own it and have even done a video about these below.

Aviva Star Trek Spock Ears (sponsored link) —

Aviva made some really cool bits of Star Trek: The Motion Picture merchandise that mostly flew under the radar probably because the film did not inspire kids to buy the merch and act out the movie unless you were weird, like me.  In my defence, the Marvel comic around that time was pretty decent.

The Voices of Marvel Flexi Disc (sponsored link) —

I’ve both heard of and heard this (oof) record before, but I’ve never seen one ever. I imagine this is a real trophy for a Silver Age fan. No idea on whether the price is fair here, however.

King Kong Kite (sponsored link) —

Saying “King Kong Kite” 3 times fast is fun and helps reduce cortisol levels. Try it. Also, if they made it, they put King King on it.

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

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Muppet Show set by Fisher Price Toys (sponsored link)

In Star Wars terms, this is the Luke, Leia, Chewy and um….Chewy we all required to start our muppet verse. Ok it’s a flawed allegory, I’ll admit it.

1970s Star Trek Mr Spock Necklace (sponsored link) —

The seller has a bunch of these, so if this is sold out check out the listings. Can’t get over the card art of the piece itself. The early 70s Trek boom was a wild time…

El Hombre Lobo

Paul Naschy El Hombre Lobo Novel (sponsored link) —

There is not much vintage merchandise for Paul Naschy’s “El Hombre Lobo” series of films, aside from posters and promotional materials. One fun exception is this paperback book, adapting the classic “The Werewolf vs. the Vampire Woman.” The book has a certain “bus station paperback” whiff about it and as a (proud) owner, it’s terribly written!

The author’s name is, of course, a pen name for someone notorious for writing novels of poor quality.

I posted this mainly because of the backstory. I don’t know the value of this book these days TBH.

King Kong Drinking Straw by Mego (sponsored link) —

In the latest episode of Pod Stallions, I couldn’t remember if this was real or ever got made. Turns out it was real, Mego pitched a bunch of these things that didn’t make it to the market place , weird licenses too.

Lunar Landscape with Mego figures on the box (sponsored link) —

I’ve had this “make your own Playset” item on my watch list for a long time. Sure, it’s an unlicensed toy but that mash up of Mego Buck Rogers and Black Hole combined with a Space:1999 Hawk? It’s almost too much for me to bear….

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

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Pod Stallions 127: Badder than old King Kong

There are Giants, and there are behemoths and monsters galore, but there’s only ONE King Kong. Well, technically, there’s one that’s been done and recycled in various ways, and as episode one for October ‘25 we celebrate the biggest ape of all.

A misunderstood creature who basically likes the ladies and wants to be left alone, Kong has loomed large since first leaving Skull Island in 1933, and we cover all the sequels, remakes, Kaiju and cartoon versions in the newest Pod Stallions.

Enjoy our tribute to the 8th Wonder of the World, the King called Kong!

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

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There are Giants, and there are behemoths and monsters galore, but there’s only ONE King Kong. Well, technically, there’s one that’s been done and recycled in various ways, and as episode one for October ‘25 we celebrate the biggest ape of all.

A misunderstood creature who basically likes the ladies and wants to be left alone, Kong has loomed large since first leaving Skull Island in 1933, and we cover all the sequels, remakes, Kaiju and cartoon versions in the newest Pod Stallions.

Enjoy our tribute to the 8th Wonder of the World, the King called Kong!

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
https://www.toyventuresmag.com

Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

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A tiny King Kong and a cheap-o blow-moulded Skeleton got out of my Antique mall dreams and into my car.

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

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]]> https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/kicking-off-monster-season-with-cheap-toys/feed/ 1 25364 https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-181/ https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-181/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:03:39 +0000 https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/?p=25358 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Plush Kong, Bionic Jackets, Japanese GI Joe, Grizzly and Mobile Action Commandoes! Disclaimer : These links are sponsored by eBay, my opinions are entirely my own. Matchbox MAC Commando Challenge (sponsored link) Wow, this is a sealed set from 1975, everything in there perfect and unplayed with. I […]

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Matchbox MAC Commando Challenge (sponsored link)

Wow, this is a sealed set from 1975, everything in there perfect and unplayed with. I have a real soft spot for MAC, the pocket version of the GI Joe Adventure Team and this set is gorgeous.

Display box for the Imperial Grizzly Jigglers (sponsored link)

Hey it’s October and a lot of cool Horror and Monster toys come out, like this, a display box of Grizzly Jigglers. Grizzly is a late 70s “Jawsploitation” movie that looked like it was going to be a hit. As much as I love the merch and the entire genre of rip-offs, I find this movie just OK. I have friends who really love it however.

 

Takara Japan Gi Joe Wind-Up Machine Gun (Sponsored Link) —

 

What I don’t know about Takara and 12″ GI Joe could probably fill a warehouse. I’ve got no real head for military toys, but this wind-up machine gun playset is amazing. That is some really innovative thinking.

 

Six Million Dollar Man Jacket (Sponsored Link) –

If I had this as a kid, it would have made me look less weird when I ran around the playground in slow motion. I wasn’t imitating Steve Austin, I’ve got “Slow Motion Running Syndrome” according to my unbelievably scary grade six gym teacher.

 

Mattel Talking King Kong (sponsored link)–

I’ve always dug the Rankin-Bass King Kong cartoon that was spun out of the classic “King Kong Escapes.”  I had no idea Mattel made a doll of him and he comes with a tiny Bobby Bond! I just don’t know why they made him blue and yellow? That seems out there….

 

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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
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Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

 

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

 

Toy-Ventures Issue 12- Stretch MonsterClick Here for past installments of 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

 

 

 

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Plush Kong, Bionic Jackets, Japanese GI Joe, Grizzly and Mobile Action Commandoes!

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]]> https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-181/feed/ 1 25358 https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-175/ https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-175/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:42:29 +0000 https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/?p=25260 5 Awesome Things on eBay this Week- Conan Stickers, Mummies, weird Wonder Woman merch, King Kong Knock Offs and Phasers on Squirt! #eBay #startrek #sponsored Disclaimer: Links am are sponsored. ( I made $80 last month, which is probably minimum wage.) Our Ways Studios Marvel Comics Stickers (sponsored link) –– These things will always stop […]

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]]> 5 Awesome Things on eBay this Week- Conan Stickers, Mummies, weird Wonder Woman merch, King Kong Knock Offs and Phasers on Squirt!

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Our Ways Studios Marvel Comics Stickers (sponsored link) ––

These things will always stop me in my tracks with their wonderful power. Even though I never could finish a Conan comic, my Marvel Universe includes him. I’m a product of my time.

 

 

Mummy Flashlight (sponsored link) —

This appears to be a little out of my collecting date range but that Mummy is so reminiscent of later Hammer stuff, it strikes a nerve.

 

Wonder Woman Roller Skates (sponsored link) —

When I did my Fan Expo panels about weird Superhero merchandise with my pal Sam Noir, I would always get a big laugh out of these and sadly, more Wonder Woman merchandise. In hindsight, honestly, nobody looked good in these Larami Rollerskates, and Wonder Woman isn’t even the worst one.

 

 

Imperial Toys Congo Gorilla (sponsored link) —

I love this toy but normally these were sold tagged and not carded, so I’m not sure I’ve ever seen it before like this.

Aviva Star Trek The Motion Picture Water Pistol (sponsored link) —

A friend of mine brought me a couple of these from a vacation in the 80s, yes we still talk. Next to the Mego line this is one of my favourite pieces from the motion picture, it’s crazy faithful for a cheap toy. I just wish they’d have used them more in the movie!

 

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All of these figures and more will be available at the White Elephant Toyz Website this evening at 7pm. While Supplies last.
Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
https://www.toyventuresmag.com

Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

 

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

 

Toy-Ventures Issue 12- Stretch MonsterClick Here for past installments of 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

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]]> https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-175/feed/ 1 25260 https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-174/ https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-174/#respond Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:55:41 +0000 https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/?p=25244 5 Awesome Things on eBay- Flubs, Inflatable Daleks, Big Jim Props, Presto Magix and Clash of the Imperial Movie Monsters! Disclaimer: Links are Sponsored. Imperial Toys Clash of the Movie Monsters Set (sponsored link) — Man, this toy gives me issues. On the one hand, the Imperial Universal Monsters might be well remembered by kids […]

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Imperial Toys Clash of the Movie Monsters Set (sponsored link) —

Man, this toy gives me issues. On the one hand, the Imperial Universal Monsters might be well remembered by kids who have them, but I’ve always kind of hated them. I grew up with Lincoln Monsters, which I will admit were shoddily made, but I just found these clunky things depressing. 

On the other hand, nothing but sincere love for Imperial Kong and Godzilla, OMG! 

And then, you have to factor in how freaking awesome an idea this whole thing is. If I had seen this as a kid, it would have given me a panic attack about how to convince my mum to buy it for me.

 

 

Presto Magix 2 pack (sponsored link)–

I’ve been collecting Presto Magix for decades, and I’ve never seen these two packs before. I think I crossed over into the other reality from “Fringe.”

 

 

Fan-made Prop Replica of the Big Jim P.A.C.K Pistol (sponsored link) —

This is actually really tempting me, I don’t usually look at prop replicas much but this might find it’s way here. Then all I need is some gold pants and a turtle neck to complete the look. 

 

Inflatable Movie Dalek (sponsored link) ––

I don’t know how I’ve never seen this before; this has me written all over it. Regular Daleks are childhood memories to me, but the movie Daleks are so darn stylish.

 

Flubs by Vic’s Novelty (sponsored link) —

The man who figured out how to make school supplies like erasers seem like toys was a genius. I’ve never heard of “Flubs,” but if a kid brought these to my grade school, I’d have been all over them.

I mainly know Vic’s as the company that repurposed the AHI Universal Monster Jigglers. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Toy-Ventures Weekly- The Source for Mego Museum and Plaid Stallions news. Regular columns, CustoMego and more!

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All of these figures and more will be available at the White Elephant Toyz Website this evening at 7pm. While Supplies last.
Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalog, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.
https://www.toyventuresmag.com

Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

 

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

 

Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like to support us, please check out the latest issue: https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/shop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

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]]> https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-174/feed/ 0 25244 https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-159/ https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/5-awesome-things-on-ebay-this-week-159/#comments Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:45:22 +0000 https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/?p=24985 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Trash Ninjas, Mobile Action Command, Haunted Houses, Mego Mice Hockey and King Kong in 3D baby! Disclaimer: These links are sponsored and lizards in disguise.   Matchbox MAC Rescue Center (sponsored link) — MAC was one of those toy lines that I got whenever someone gave me a […]

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]]> 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Trash Ninjas, Mobile Action Command, Haunted Houses, Mego Mice Hockey and King Kong in 3D baby!

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Matchbox MAC Rescue Center (sponsored link) —

MAC was one of those toy lines that I got whenever someone gave me a bit of pocket money. You couldn’t beat getting a figure AND a vehicle for like $4.00. I never got anything on the level of this amazing playset, but I did own one in my late 20s. Guess what? It’s awesome.

 

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Ninja Playset? (sponsored link) —

Now this is neither a playset nor a Ninja, it’s just a Rambo knock-off, which is probably a Sun Gold body in a Karate Gi.

The reason I post this is the thought process I went through after my friend sent it. This kind of hilarity is what fuels the Knock-Off collecting sphere. There is a wealth of comedy gold in poorly translated English. I mean, when I wrote Knock-Offs, I kept finding the phrase “Let’s Fence Against the Earth” on Superhero toys.

My thought was, what if AI and Google eventually put an end to this unintentional and welcome silliness? What if it reaches the point where everything is written in perfect English? Where will we go from there?

 

Colorforms King Kong Tru-Dimension 3D art kit (sponsored link)—

Tru-Dimension 3d art kits were the brainchild of Toy Inventor Mel Birnkrant, and he has a wonderful website showcasing the entire process. I don’t collect these, but the box art on all of them makes me want to. They are gorgeous, and sadly, they flopped at the time.

 

Haunted Castle Bagatelle (sponsored link) —

I really don’t have any backstory or era on this, but I love the artwork, which reminds me a lot of Don Bluth movies.

Mego Mice Hockey Board Game (sponsored link) —

Currently, I’m working with a friend on a website about board games produced by Mego Corp. During the 1970s, they attempted to diversify their product lines and released some wacky games. I’m not sure any of them were a hit but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be talked about. As a Mego fan and board game junkie/collector, even I don’t know much about these, so I’m learning as I go.

 

Issue #13 of Toy-Ventures Magazine will feature the never-before-seen plans for the 1983 World’s Greatest Superheroes toy line and a cover featuring artwork specially commissioned for Mego’s catalogue, gloriously coloured by Robyn Adams, founder of the Mego Museum.

 

The Blood-A-Rama Shock Festival Pack

 

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Toy-Ventures Issue 12- Stretch Monster

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We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

Knock-Offs Totally Unauthorized Action figures is from the demented mind that brought you “Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings” and features hundreds of hilarious, charming, copyright infringing toys. Get a signed copy in our shop!

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5 Awesome Things on eBay this week- Trash Ninjas, Mobile Action Command, Haunted Houses, Mego Mice Hockey and King Kong in 3D baby!

 

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We had a blast at last week’s Monster Bash, thanks to everyone who came by and said hello! We’re going to recap the fun times and incredible sights and the cool grail I bought at one of my favourite conventions, Monster Bash 2024!

 
 

Toy-Ventures is our magazine; we’re an independent publisher trying to bring back print toy magazines; if you would like to support us, please check out the latest issue: https://plaidstallions.com/reboot/shop

Toy-Ventures Issue 12- Stretch Monster

Click Here for past installments of 5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

5 Awesome Things on eBay this week

 

Join our weekly newsletter.

The Super Collector Newsletter combines all the news from Mego Museum and Plaid Stallions and a lot of other fun stuff across the Interwebs. It’s got customs, new action figures, vintage finds and a lot of pop culture. Sign Up Here!

We co-produced this amazing action figure with White Elephant Toyz; it’s an 8″ Mego Style Officially Licensed Tura Satana figure with a beautiful box by Joeseph Linsner! Get yours while supplies last.

Knock Offs; Totally Unauthorized Action Figures the book

Knock-Offs Totally Unauthorized Action figures is from the demented mind that brought you “Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings” and features hundreds of hilarious, charming, copyright infringing toys. Get a signed copy in our shop! 5 Awesome

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